Reagan criticized for missing Western Governors Conference
Capitol briefs report Ronald Reagan of California was criticized for not attending the Western Governors Conference on energy. Fred L. Hartley of Union Oil of California apologized to governors, saying the energy talks were worthwhile and Reagan should have been present. Hartley added no reason to stay home for a California tax initiative.
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Wildlife protection bills signed in California by Reagan
Gov. Ronald Reagan signed a suite of bills to shield California's rare wildlife, doubling penalties for killing or possessing protected species. The measures cover animals from the Colorado squawfish to the California condor and California brown pelican, with fines up to 4000 dollars and potential yearlong penalties beginning January 1.
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Veto seen on California teachers bargaining bill
Sacramento reports Sen. George Moscone warned Gov Ronald Reagan would veto a bill granting public school teachers and college faculty collective bargaining rights. He said a veto would align with Reagan's pattern of criticizing public education in California. The measure would extend bargaining and strike rights to teachers and faculty across public schools and universities.
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Brown balks at secret meeting speech in Sacramento
Secretary of State Edmund G. Brown Jr. accepted an invitation to speak at a Reagan administration luncheon but threatened to walk out when press coverage was barred. Brown called the event improper for a closed session, while John Wolfe of the Consumer Affairs Department said it was not a public meeting.
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Insurance bias outlawed in state insurance rates
Sacramento reports Governor Reagan signed AB 200 outlawing discrimination by sex in insurance rates and forbidding sex race color religion or national origin bias in issuance or cancellation. The measure by Assemblyman Waldie Dedded D Chiula Vista prohibits such discrimination except for automobile and workers compensation insurance.
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D-Chula Vista
No cuts in welfare Reagan vows campaign to reassure recipients
SACRAMENTO UPI The Reagan administration opens a publicity drive to assure crippled, aged, blind, and disabled welfare recipients that grants will not be cut. Officials plan speeches, direct mail, and notices as California moves to implement a 500,000 person supplemental aid program. If not enacted by Jan 1, grants drop to the federal floor of 130 dollars per person, while Reagan’s plan would raise averages to 221 for aged and disabled, and 237 for the blind. Also, Gov. Reagan’s education adviser Alex C. Sheriffs resigns to become California State University vice chancellor for academic affairs as the governor eyes a second term.
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Reagan signs herring bill to protect spawning grounds
Gov. Ronald Reagan signed a state law by Sep. Peter Behr to limit herring harvests to 450 tons in Tomales Bay and 500 tons in San Francisco Bay. Behr said the measure aims to protect spawning grounds after officials warned heavy fishing endangered the species.
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State revenues hit record in first two months of 1973-74
State Controller Houston Flournoy said inflation and a sales tax hike drove cash receipts to a record 907.6 million dollars for July and August, a 17 percent rise from a year earlier. Sales tax growth contributed 90.6 million dollars, making up about 60 percent of the gain and pushing total revenue to 465.9 million.
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Bagley eyes state office in California bid
SACRAMENTO UP veteran assemblyman William J T Bagley mediates disputes between Gov Reagan and Democratic legislators. He says it is virtually certain he will run for state contractor next year and plans a January formal announcement to succeed Houston J Flournoy as California's fiscal leader. Flournoy seeks GOP nomination for governor.
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Houston J. Flournoy
California
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Legislative activity summary Sept 25 1973 resignations and bills
The governor announced the resignation of chief education adviser Dr Alex C Sheriffs who becomes vice chancellor for academic affairs in the state university system. Bills signed include abortion services in hospitals. compulsory classes for 16 and 17-year-olds. open fires for tumbleweed. higher penalties for endangered species crimes. bay area conservation orders. freeway moratorium in LA pending transit plan. film prop shotgun exemption. herring catch limits and studies. funds for bicycle paths. prohibition on inner tube sales after 1925. labeling rules for milk honey and imitation products. earthquake safety replacement for fault exposed schools. women studies in social studies. flying altitude limits near Sespe Condor Sanctuary. used car dealer licenses. anti discrimination in insurance. odometer tampering prohibition. penalties for pet killing and trafficking. mobilehome park removal rules. renewal of liability insurance for commercial drivers. loan caps for renovations. emission control device certification. health clinic pilot program proposed but vetoed selecting Men do.
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Japan faces unprecedented drought threatening industry
UPI reports Japan confronts a historic drought with demand for water rising as rainfall plunges, especially in Kanto around Tokyo. Shortages force rationing, impact crops, sanitation, and industrial activity, with a government plan for dams and river tapping seen as limited short term relief and political friction mounting.
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